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W M Schultz Construction
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Construction Estimator
$74k-96k (estimate)
Full Time | Specialty Trade in Construction 3 Months Ago
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W M Schultz Construction is Hiring a Construction Estimator Near Ballston Spa, NY

Join a company where you can continue to challenge your career by estimating a diverse range of civil construction projects, including water, structural concrete, utilities, bridges, sites, highways, and more.
Your someone who loves being a part of the construction cycle that builds the infrastructure where you live, work and play.

You are excited to mentor Project Engineers that you can grow into the next generation of leaders (while they provide extra hands for your projects).

You are looking to work on interesting and challenging projects, apply your expertise, and grow your management skills as part of our Estimating team.

Estimator– Your Job Duties

You will support our team of Project Managers, from bidding and pre-construction through project management to ensure the timely execution and coordination of civil construction projects.

You will:

· Develop complete cost estimates for civil construction projects based on contractual specifications including preparing schedule of all estimated costs for the project;

· Oversee and provide mentorship and guidance to the Project Engineers supporting your estimating projects including review of work;

· Perform project takeoffs (in the office) – review blueprints to develop project scope for bid;

· Track submitted bids and statuses, including investigating lost bids for more information in order to refine the estimating process going forward;

· Collaborate with the Project Managers regarding the estimate once the project commences.

 EstimatorRequired Skills & Prior Experience

You must have:

· Prior experience estimating construction work (ideally for civil construction projects), reading contract language and preparing bid packages and proposals;

· Prior experience developing project schedules; 

· A high attention to detail and enjoy the detailed work involved in preparing estimates.

Benefits include:

  • Additional bonus potential and performance incentives
  • Licenses and certifications covered by Company
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance options
  • Paid time off including holidays
  • A 401k plan with annual company contribution
  • Both long- and short-term disability and life insurance 

You will have access to a company vehicle for use during business hours for the occasional field visit.
Sign-On Bonus Available!

Schultz Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Women, Minorities, and Individuals with Disabilities. 
Schultz Construction is located in Ballston Spa NY.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Specialty Trade in Construction

SALARY

$74k-96k (estimate)

POST DATE

04/13/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

08/21/2024

WEBSITE

wmschultz.com

HEADQUARTERS

MALTAVILLE, NY

SIZE

25 - 50

FOUNDED

2000

CEO

WILLIAM M SCHULTZ

REVENUE

$10M - $50M

INDUSTRY

Specialty Trade in Construction

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